During an official visit to Vietnam in October the President of Myanmar Mr. Htin Kyaw received senior leaders of BIDV.

​At the meeting, Mr. Tran Anh Tuan, board member in charge, briefed the president on the bank’s development and achievements over its 60 year history. The board member emphasised the bank's activities in Myanmar, particularly the grand opening of BIDV Yangon branch, whereby BIDV became the first Vietnamese bank to open a branch in the country. Mr. Tran Anh Tuan also mentioned the role of BIDV in the Association of Vietnamese Investors in Myanmar (AVIM), thus contributing to promote trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

BIDV confirmed it will actively support BIDV Yangon to operate effectively and act as a bridge to better support Vietnamese enterprises investing in Myanmar, contributing to strengthen the cooperation relations between the two countries. The BIDV representative also willed the president, government and relevant ministries and agencies of Myanmar to continue supporting BIDV, particularly BIDV Yangon.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Htin Kyaw noted his appreciation of the bank’s efforts and business performance in Myanmar as well as the contribution it has made to the trade and investment growth and tourism cooperation between the two.

The president also shared information about a number of areas Myanmar is prioritzing for investment, including finance, banking, insurance and agriculture, amongst others.

The president expressed his hope that BIDV’s efficient operations in Myanmar will boost the development of both countries.“Vietnam is among the top countries with trade and investment links in Myanmar. In the near future, more opportunities will arise for Vietnamese enterprises to conduct business and investment in Myanmar. BIDV will be the best support for this trade promotion,” said the president.